World May 10 Sudan’s paramilitary forces accused of ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity in Darfur More than a year of brutal war in Sudan between two factions of its army has killed tens of thousands and forced more than 8 million people to flee their homes. Some 5 million are now at risk of starvation…
World May 09 Netanyahu vows Israel will continue Rafah operation after U.S. freezes bomb delivery Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said his country would “stand alone if necessary," in response to President Biden’s move to pause deliveries of some bombs to Israel. That decision has created a possible turning point in the U.S.-Israel relationship and the…
World May 09 Middle East experts discuss if U.S. weapons pause will change Israel’s tactics in Gaza Will the Biden administration's holding up sending bombs to pressure Israel from launching a large-scale assault on Rafah have the desired effect? Nick Schifrin has views from Dennis Ross, who played leading roles in the Middle East peace process for…
World May 08 Biden administration defends suspending weapons to Israel over Rafah assault concerns Many Republicans and some Democrats are criticizing the Biden administration for suspending the delivery of thousands of bombs to Israel. At a Senate hearing, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin defended the move which comes as the White House also delayed…
World May 07 Israel seizes Gaza border crossing as cease-fire and hostage deal hangs in the balance Delegations from Israel and Hamas returned to Cairo to resume fraught negotiations over a potential cease-fire and hostage deal. Meantime, Israeli tanks and troops seized the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, delaying aid shipments as 1.2 million Palestinians shelter in…
World May 06 Israel launches operation into Rafah, says cease-fire agreement not reached with Hamas It is a delicate and momentous day in the Middle East. The Israeli military says it has launched a new operation into parts of Rafah in southern Gaza. At the same time, the Israeli government says it's continuing negotiations to…
World May 03 Palestinian journalist describes fight to protect his family while covering war in Gaza On World Press Freedom Day, the Committee to Protect Journalists says some two dozen journalists have been killed so far this year, the vast majority of them dying in Gaza. At least 97 journalists and media workers have been killed…
World May 01 Outgoing U.S. Indo-Pacific commander urges more action to counter China’s military power The Biden administration calls the People’s Republic of China the only country with the will, intent and military strength to change the world order. The U.S. military officer responsible for China and the vast area from Hawaii to India is…
World Apr 29 ‘New Cold Wars’ examines America’s struggles with China and Russia In 1991, the Soviet Union ceased to exist, and with it the Cold War. At the same time, China was amid its rapid expansion. Now, Russia is again a principal adversary and China is a much stronger competitor. Nick Schifrin…
World Apr 19 Why Israeli and Iranian officials downplayed apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran There is an uneasy calm across the Middle East after both Israeli and Iranian officials had muted responses to Israel's apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran. The region had been on edge since an unprecedented Iranian attack and Israeli vows…